australian finance unlimited articles calculators and resources

Use your credit card wisely.

Purchasing things with the use of credit cards is a more convenient way than purchasing with actual money. You do not need to carry around actual money, especially large purchases for home appliances and furniture. You need to present a small plastic card, which the merchant will swipe on a machine when you are done. You purchased your item by just using a small plastic card. Credit cards are also useful in emergencies that require payment instantly.

Pay your credit card every month.

Credit card is a type of loan that you can pay every month. Many people have been using credit cards to purchase items because of its convenience and efficiency. Credit cards decrease the chance of getting your money stolen or lost.

Imagine walking on a hurry on a crowded street with money on your pocket and suddenly your phone rings, you then get your phone out of your pocket along with your money. Credit cards avoid these accidents.

To apply for a credit card, you first have to have a good credit history; this is possible by loaning a small amount of money in a bank. Pay the loan on the due date and you will have a good credit.
By having a good credit, credit card issuers will consider to give you a credit card. Also, make sure that the credit card issuer you plan to get your card is one who you trust and has a good reputation.

There are many credit card issuers available today. If you are getting a credit card for the first time, it is usually very difficult to understand how it works and what to choose. This can lead you to decide negatively on choosing a credit card issuer and may lead you to huge debts to pay.

Selecting the best credit card to suit your current financial needs.

To avoid this, compile a list of credit cards in which you are interested on getting and compare the pros and cons of each one.

A reward card is beneficial for you if you pay the total amount of bill every month. This credit cards offer cash backs and some have air miles that you can accumulate and can benefit you if you are a traveler.

Another type of credit card is credit cards that offer no balance transfer deal. This is very beneficial for people who already have credit cards and want to transfer to another service. This is because you can transfer your current balance to your new credit card with no interest added. Keep in mind that this is only good for a period. Choose zero interest deal that offers enough time for you to pay off your previous balance. It is also wise that you find out how much the interest rate is after the introductory period.

Some companies offer zero interest rate for an introductory period but have high interest rates after the period.

Having a poor credit history is not a problem. Some people are worried they will not obtain credit cards because of their poor credit history. There are companies that offer no credit cards.


They will usually give you a secured credit card. This works by you depositing money on a special savings account as insurance for the credit card issuer that you can pay back your debt. The secured credit card issued to you will usually have a limit similar to how much you deposited in the special savings account.

However, secured credit cards usually charge a higher rate than those of regular cards. You also have the chance to apply for a regular credit card if you pay your monthly bills in your secured credit cards on time for a few months.

Choosing the right credit card for you can avoid having to pay large amount of debts. Always remember that do not apply for a credit card if you cannot afford pay the monthly payments.

Some people carelessly use credit cards and often results in large debts, so be sure that you can handle the responsibility of owning a credit card.

Finance Categories
Home Page
General Insurance Cover
Health Insurance
Mortgages & Home Loans
Credit & Personal Loans
Investment & Property
Payday | Credit Cards
Debt Consolidation Loans
Car Loans & Finance
Mortgage Consultants
Useful Finance Links
Australian Superannuation
First Home Owners Grant
Latest Finance News
Finance Calculators


Adelaide Web Page Design | Unemployed Loans | Sitemap | My Sites | Other Resources

Resources and articles about Using your credit card wisely are protected by their respective authors.